It is said that the essence of Government service is the sense of discipline to which all Government employees are subjected and the privileges to which they are entitled to. Two sets of rules cover the dos and don’ts for Government employees. The action to be taken for failure to observe the dos & don’ts as also other omissions and commissions codified. These are the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.
The Conduct expected of a Government servant
are defined in CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964. Any conduct contrary to the provisions
of this Rule is construed as Misconduct. First let us see the gist of Conduct
Rules 1964.
CCS (Conduct)
Rules 1964
The Conduct expected of a Government servant
are defined in CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964. Any conduct contrary to the provisions
of this Rule is construed as Misconduct. The conduct expected
of a Government servant is defined in CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964.
Every Government
Servant shall all times maintain
(i) Absolute integrity
(ii) devotion to duty
(iii) do nothing which is unbecoming of a
Govt. Servant.
Supervisors should
ensure the integrity and devotion of duty of all his subordinates. (Rule 3
(i))Maintain impartiality. (GID under Rule 3)
Maintain standard
conduct in private life (GID under Rule 3)
Maintain proper
decorum working and lunch hours (GID under Rule 3)
Any conduct contrary
to the provisions of this rule is construed as Misconduct
(1) He should not act otherwise than in his
best judgment in the exercise of powers conferred on him except when he is
acting under the direction of his official superior.
(a) such directions shall be in
writing as far as possible.
(b) Confirmation of oral instructions
shall be issued/obtained in writing.
2) Government Servants shall not act
in a discourteous manner in the performance of official duties and shall not
adopt dilatory tactics or cause wilful delays in his official dealings.
(3) Governments Servants shall not
indulge in any act of sexual harassment to any woman at her work place and
those in charge of a workplace shall take appropriate steps to prevent sexual
harassment to any woman at such work place.
Restrictions on Government Servants
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Employment of
near relatives in companies or firms
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Maintaining
connections with press or media
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Criticism of the
Government
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Giving evidence
before any Committee or any other authority
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Communications of
official information
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Raising funds or
collections
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Accepting gifts
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Engaging in
private trade or employment
Ø
Investments
lending and borrowing
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Acquiring and
disposing movable, immovable and valuable properties.
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Vindication of
acts as Government servant and his character
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Marriage.
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Consumption of intoxicating
drinks etc.
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Supervisory
officers to ensure integrity of officials under their control.
Prohibitions on Government Servants
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Taking part in
politics and elections
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Joining
associations - the objects or activities of which are prejudicial to the interests
of the sovereignty and integrity of India or public order or morality.
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Giving or taking
or about the giving or taking dowry and even demanding dowry directly or
indirectly from the parent or guardian of a bride/bride groom.
Ø
Canvassing of
non-official or other outside influence to further his interest in respect of
his service matters.
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Employment of
Children below 14 years of age.
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Habitual
indebtedness or insolvency (Rule 17)
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Should not lease
or otherwise allow occupation by any other person of Government accommodation
allotted to him. (Rule 15 A)
Conduct and disciplinary rules
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